Manchester United are back where they began exactly a year ago. A cup final, a manager in crisis and a huge decision to make.
United stuck by Erik ten Hag after winning the FA Cup last May and backed him with £200million more in the transfer market. The Dutchman was gone by the end of October.
Now, after losing the Europa League final to Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday night, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers have reached the same crossroads again.
Do they stick with Ruben Amorim and invest in a head coach and his bespoke playing style this summer with what cash is left in the kitty, or twist?